Cloud computing
Example: Cloud computing enables flexible data storage solutions
Definition
"Cloud computing" refers to the delivery of computing services, including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, and analytics, over the internet (the cloud), allowing flexible, on-demand access to resources without local infrastructure management.
Etymology
The term "cloud computing" originated from the use of a cloud symbol in diagrams representing the internet or large networks. The concept gained popularity in the early 2000s as businesses sought scalable and remote computing solutions. Did you know the cloud metaphor suggests something vast and intangible, emphasizing how data and services are accessible from anywhere?
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"Cloud computing" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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